Joy of Medina County Magazine August 2021 by Joy of Medina County

MAGICAL MUSHROOMS PG. 16 Do you know what is in your soil?

BLUEBERRIES ON THE RIM PG. 19 Moonshine and fruit join forces.

THE PERFECT RACK PG. 21 If it is not the right fit, it can make for a difficult trip.

From Her Hands Enter the miniature world of Karen Hochradel, and you might not want to leave. Pg. 4 A locally owned, independent publication dedicated to higher standards of journalism

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Finding Ourselves by Amy Barnes When all else fails to bring people together and remind them that deep down they love each other, the chance for unity and connectedness can be found in the warmth of a wellused kitchen. A fresh baked loaf of bread, warm chocolate chip cookies, a hearty stew, a perfectly seasoned roast can each provide a chance for all differences to be set aside in unified enjoyment of what is good. Sometimes we have to go all the way down to the very basics to rebuild. The hunger for good food and companionship run universal among all peoples. If we learned nothing else from the shutdowns caused by trying to control the spread of COVID-19, we learned just how much it means to us to share our lives, our food and our hugs with each other. Good food is a connector, a commonality that can be built on and used to heal wounds. It is not possible to remain angry when there is good, tasty food to enjoy and there is plenty of it for the sharing. The masks and social distancing that were part of the battle against the spread of COVID19 also became the separators that pushed us each farther away from the people and things that are comforting and remind us that we are loved. It is past time for all to come to the table, eat, laugh, and love, and when we do that, we will begin to build trust once again. After all, there has to be some level of trust to consume food prepared by another. We have had too many dark days, too much yelling about the extremists on both sides. There is a happy middle, and it needs to be found, cherished and fed until it roars louder than the hatred, disrespect and destruction. For me, I am working on replacing spices that I ran out of and missed so dearly and replacing what is old and somewhat stale. But I also am ordering for my children, now grown, with kitchens of their own. Independent thinkers, each one. I love ordering gift boxes of spices and seasoning blends to give to them to help them build their own orchestra of tempting flavors that will bring love and unity into their kitchens. A warm kitchen, with delicious food and a welcoming hug, can provide not only the delight and nutrition of delicious foods to grateful palates but also hope for a hungry heart to feed on that we will once again be the better people we know we can be.

PUBLISHER Blake House Publishing, LLC EDITOR Amy Barnes ART DIRECTOR Danny Feller PHOTOGRAPHERS Allison Waltz-Boebel FlashBang Photography CARTOONIST Jerry King CONTRIBUTORS Bob Arnold Kelly Bailey Hunter Barnard Tyler Hatfield Michelle Riley Robert Soroky Kent Von Der Vellen MASCOT Rico Houdini ADVERTISING SALES AND OFFICE 330-461-0589 E-MAIL Joy@BlakeHousePublishing.com WEBSITE JoyOfMedinaCountyMagazine.com Learn more about the staff at Behind The Scenes, JoyofMedinaCountyMagazine.com Open positions are listed on the website at Open Positions. JOY of MEDINA COUNTY MAGAZINE is published monthly by Blake House Publishing, LLC, 1114 N. Court, #144, Medina, Ohio 44256. It is distributed as an e-edition and in a print edition. Both editions can be found at JoyofMedinaCountyMagazine.com Copyright 2020 by Blake House Publishing, LLC. All rights reserved. Reproduction or use of editorial or pictorial content without written permission from the publisher is strictly prohibited. Any unsolicited materials, manuscripts, artwork, cartoons, or photos will not be returned.

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WATCHDOG

PROS AND CONS OF HOME WARRANTIES by Amy Barnes Determining if a home warranty is a good idea for you takes knowing what is in the contract.

BITE ME!

BLUEBERRY MARGARITA recipe by Ed Bacho Blueberry muffin moonshine gives this drink a fruity twist.

HEALTH

OF MIND AND BODY

FINDING SATIETY by Kelly Bailey How you can achieve a feeling of fullness without overeating.

by Robert Soroky

COMMUNITY

IT STARTED WITH A STOCKING by Amy Barnes Karen Hochradel started making and selling miniatures 47 years ago to support her hobby and found she had a particular talent for creating tiny treasures.

APPLAUSE! Celebrating local new hires, promotions and certifications.

FROM A TECHNICAL MIND

CLUNKY BOXES

GEMS

HORSES HELPING CHILDREN by Kent Von Der Vellen JAF’s Therapy in Motion helps children build confidence and muscle using horses, four of which are hypoallergenic.

BUSINESS

NICE RACK Checking manufacturers’ specifications should be the first step in picking your rack.

HEALTHY TRAILS

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

JOYFUL LETTER DETECTIVES CLUE BOX

JOYFUL WORD SEARCH

Solve the puzzle and send in the correct answer to get your name included in an upcoming Joyful Word Search!

by Tyler Hatfield They may seem like they just take up space, but they are integral to internet and Wi-Fi function.

THE NETWORKER

GETTING THE ENGAGEMENT RIGHT by Bob Arnold

THE IN BOX

WHERE YOU STICK IT by Amy Barnes Poor or illegal yard sign placement can hurt the reputation of a business and its connection to community.

HOME AND GARDEN

by Jerry King

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FINDING ACCEPTANCE by Hunter Barnard

OH, SNAP! photos by FlashBang Photography and Allison Waltz-Boebel Hitting the right notes at a music festival and falcon pictures we could not resist.

MAGIC MUSHROOMS by Michelle Riley

On the front and back covers: photos by Amy Barnes Karen Hochradel at her workstation with some of her handcrafted treasures.

ROLL ’EM! Reviewer says “Luca” has few funny parts.

DIG IT! A symbiotic relationship beneath the soil makes the difference between plant success and failure.

Find the words that are part of Karen Hochradel’s miniature world.

MIRTH AND JOY

Making networking productive involves more than just meeting people.

TRUNK SHOW

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LET’S DO IT! It is festival, fair and fest time!

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A progression of skill: From the simple miniature Christmas stocking Karen Hochradel first learned to make to the trunks she now creates.

story and photos by Amy Barnes

t all started with a tiny Christmas stocking, with even tinier treasures peeping from its top. Well, it actually started before that with a love of dollhouse miniatures. This love led to a need for money to fund Karen Hochradel’s purchases for her collections and that led to the Christmas stocking. Selling the Christmas stocking and other miniatures she created gave her the funds to support her hobby. She discovered the nonprofit CIMTA, a cottage industry started by Carol Wenk in Cleveland in 1979, that sold locally made handcrafts and it was one of the places her work was sold. “When I joined the miniature club, I needed money to buy miniatures, I started making them to support my habit,” she said. Hochradel had so much fun making the stocking, she found that she started looking at everything around her as potential parts and pieces for an endless list of miniatures she would create.

A toothpick was no longer a simple toothpick, it could become a post, an edging for a shelf, and more. A doily was no longer something to display a dish on, it became something to be cut apart and the pieces used for all sorts of miniature furniture accents. Having started her hobby in 1974, Hochradel has an extensive collection of dolls, antique dollhouses, and assorted parts and pieces in the process of becoming new collectibles for others. A visitor to the well-kept Hochradel home would never guess how surrounded they are by Karen Hochradel’s miniature supplies. She has gotten as creative at tucking away, out of sight, her extensive collection of supplies as she is at creating the miniatures she sells. She opens what looks like a large decorative box in the living room and shows a stash of bits and pieces for creating miniature reproductions. “My upstairs, my basement, everything is just loaded,” Hochradel said. Hochradel is always looking for materials to use in her miniature creations.

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A clock and carpet bags made by Karen Hochradel

She visits flea markets and keeps a sharp eye for anything she can use. She finds antique newspapers and shrinks them down to use for such things as replicas in dollhouse wall pockets or to line the inside of tiny trunks. It is challenging for her as items move more and more online since she does not use a computer or the internet. She said she does not even know how to run the vacuum cleaner in her house. Her husband, Paul Hochradel, handles that. “I couldn’t clean a house, but I could build one,”

Karen Hochradel said. When she was a little girl, she says she was very much a daddy’s girl. Wherever her father went, she was there, too. She was the only child member of the North Royalton Hunting Club because she insisted on accompanying her father to it. Her father was a mason and she learned about construction from him. Paul Hochradel was a child in Germany during World War II. He grew up to be a cabinetmaker. With the encouragement of relatives, he moved to the

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Karen Hochradel focuses on Victorian pieces and has made all kinds of miniatures over the decades, including wall pockets, pickle jars, shaving mirrors, hat boxes, band boxes, miniature embroidery pieces, sewing baskets with notions, and old photos. She created the fainting couch by looking at a picture in an old Sears and Roebuck catalog.

United States, and ended up lodging with the Leine family and their daughter, Karen. At first, Karen did not like Paul. He knew no English and liked to watch “American Bandstand” to try to learn the language. She loved to watch soap operas

and was not a “Bandstand” fan. Because Paul watched TV so much, Karen’s mother started calling Paul “Charlie,” after an old TV commercial where the request, “Bring up the new blue Cheer, Charlie,” was said. So how did Karen go from not liking Charlie to marrying him? “I don’t know, maybe because my mother trained him so well?” she responds, laughing. She said her mother had Charlie doing all kinds of household chores during his time with them. Charlie and Karen would talk through the heat grate that connected their bedrooms; he was on the floor below hers. He took English and civics classes to become a citizen. When he realized he would be drafted into the Army, he decided to sign up on the idea that he would get more of a choice as to where he would be sent. He thought, when he signed the papers, that he would be seeing new countries. Instead, he was sent right back to Germany. A wicker suitcase with tiny working buckles and a dollhouse wall pocket created On the upside, he still had clothes and by Karen Hochradel

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A full-sized sampler Karen Hochradel embroidered

other items at a relative’s home that he was able to use. The couple married in 1961 and celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on July 29. Karen Hochradel’s parents were born in Germany, but Hochradel was born in the U.S. She had set a goal as a child to go to Europe one day, “come hell or high water.” Her dream finally did come true in the 1960s and she and Charlie spent four months traveling, leaving their young daughter in the care of Karen’s mother. Hochradel grew up in North Royalton, and she was 10 when the family home got indoor plumbing. Until then, they used a cistern as a water source. Cisterns were designed to collect rain from roof runoff to provide a source of water. The family had to time bathing with the rain to avoid running the cistern dry. Over the years, Karen, Charlie and their two daughters lived a variety of places. Their first home was in Strongsville. Then they bought a lot in Sharon Copley, and she designed the house they built there. Karen Hochradel said that when they moved, they sold the house to local news personality Robin Swoboda. The couple spent some years living in Medina in one of the Victorians on South Court. They quickly learned it took 22 gallons of paint to paint the entire

A Victorian graveyard scene that Karen Hochradel created, complete with a headstone

house. After the first time painting, they changed their strategy to painting one side of the house each year. They eventually sold the house and moved, returning to Medina and a new home in 2012. Hochradel had a career as a nurse that included time at Deaconess Hospital of Cleveland, Medina Hospital and a doctor’s office. At 80 years old, Hochradel does not spend much time standing. “I just do better with anything sitting, I don’t like to move,” Hochradel said. She says she is the oldest living member of the Cleveland Miniaturia Society, Inc. She joined the club in 1972, a year after it was formed. The COVID-19 shutdown meant that she would duck out to get supplies as needed but spent most of her time working on producing miniature trunks. She made 50 of them in preparation for when shows continued, Page 8

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Charlie and Karen Hochradel

would being again. “Repetition is better for me,” she said, explaining that most of her work is focused on the trunks and fashion doll hats. She drew her own patterns for making the trunks and has wooden pattern blocks to shape each trunk. Charlie is 86 and, while he used to help her with the

construction of miniatures extensively in years past, he is no longer able. One of Karen Hochradel’s cherished possessions is a tiny reproduction of a J & P Coats floss cabinet. Charlie made it for her, even hand-winding each of the tiny floss bobbins to fill the cabinet’s drawers. Karen Hochradel and her work were featured in news articles in the mid to late 1970s, when dollhouses and miniatures were enjoying a huge surge in popularity. But now, it seems people have forgotten about the wonderful miniature world, she says. Even CIMTA was dissolved on February 26, 2019, after 40 years of existence. There is a message left behind on their website directing members to an alternative group at https://imomalv.com/ which has an annual show in Las Vegas, the next one is scheduled for 2022.

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BUSINESS

BUSINESS: FROM A TECHNICAL MIND

Clunky Boxes by Tyler Hatfield

New hires, promotions and certifications earned Billie Jo Farr, licensed massage therapist (LMT), has recently joined the staff of Knot Yourself, located inside of GotMilt Health and Fitness at 238 S. Elmwood Avenue, Medina. Farr is a graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Medical Massage and is licensed with the Ohio State Medical Board. She offers services that include therapeutic massage, hot-stone therapy, coldstone migraine therapy, myofascial release, stretching, trigger point therapy, and reflexology.

Last month’s column (https://bit.ly/3iFe8Ns) focused on how an internet service package affects Wi-Fi performance and the functioning of the hardware. This month’s column focuses on the modems and routers. Modems and routers bring the internet into homes and to devices. But what, exactly, do these clunky boxes do? While sitting on a kitchen counter, office desk or maybe even a bedside table, modems and routers work nonstop to convert data from what a provider sends to something your device can understand. First, a modem does the big part of the work. The modem connects directly to a cable line or something similar and reads tons of data every second. While doing this, it catches parts that it knows you want and sends them through to a router. Routers handle the distribution of the data by sending it through ethernet cables or Wi-Fi to computers, phones and printers. It does this by giving every device a unique address just like your home has. Routers know where to distribute data because that data has a device's address on it, like a mailed package has a physical address for it to be delivered to. Neither routers nor modems will work without the other. The modem is what brings the internet into a home, but it cannot deliver that data to individual devices. A router can send data to devices, but without data to send it is useless. But if both are important, why do they need to be separate? They do not! While not as common anymore, modem and router combo devices do exist. Typically, but not always, these devices sacrifice a little bit of Wi-Fi strength or modem speed to remain compact. For smaller homes or people with few devices, these combo units can be great economical space savers.

Tyler Hatfield has a passion for technology that he would like to someday turn into his own business. He runs a small media group, hatsmediagroup.com, and works on computers on the side. He can be contacted with questions and for recommendations at hatsmediagroup@gmail.com

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BUSINESS: THE NETWORKER

Getting the Engagement Right

Bringing good people good companies

by Bob Arnold Networking is not just meeting people. It involves engagement, also. Engaging with people makes networking productive, however, not always in ways you might be thinking. ‘Productive’ is a purposeful word I use frequently to get across this point: You must see results from networking, or you are going to be discouraged. I have seen it so much, I call it a law. I was on a virtual call with a group in Los Angeles. One participant asked for advice on how to network at a conference after-party he had been invited to with some of the top copywriters in the world. The gathering was to be at Stefan Georgi’s home. Georgi is a copywriting coach and mentor. What do you think the top answer was? Before I answer that, you have a decision to make when you are in this situation. Is this about me or about the person I am talking with? How would you answer that? Do not let it go to default mode, or you might be giving the wrong answer. It must be about the person you are talking with. This takes presence of mind! The top and first answer the group came up with was to listen. Yes, to simply listen. They are right, of course, because the more you listen, the more you learn, and the more the person you are talking with will want to spend time with you. I added one little tweak to the advice: Listen and ask good questions on the topic of conversation. Why is that an important piece? The conversation does not become about you, it becomes about them. Believe me, they want to talk about themselves. Courting their interests will win their favor and you will be invited to events you never imagined you would be at. The other thing to know is that the person who listens and respectfully asks questions is the one most likely to win their business. I hope this helps you in your next conversation. Become known for your attentive listening and good, topical questions. Be productive! Bob Arnold is the founder of ONward Networking and the international best-selling author of “The Uncanny Power of the Networking Pencil,” which can be purchased at https:// amzn.to/2KSy3Xm. More networking tips are available at “Bob’s Pencil Points” blog at http://onwardnetworking.com/ or by contacting Arnold at TheNetworkingPencil@gmail.com

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BUSINESS: THE IN BOX

Where You Stick It

by Amy Barnes Ahhh, summer, when the advertising signs go into full bloom on tree lawns. Before a business owner rushes to sign a contract for floppy signs to be scattered like so much confetti, it is important to have it clearly stated exactly where signs will be placed. Medina, Brunswick and Wadsworth all ban signs on tree lawns, also known as the devil strip or that-strip-of-grass-andpossibly-trees-between-streets-and-sidewalks. If not careful when hiring a company to install signs, it is easy for a business to get into trouble. Floppy signs on tree lawns, blowing back and forth in the wind, are distracting to drivers; are usually difficult to read while driving (another source of driver distraction); and look rather awful when trash collects around them. Placing signs in yards without permission is another big mistake. Keep in mind that a sign in a yard shows an endorsement by the homeowner and can serve as a great referral if permission were granted for the sign’s placement. Otherwise, the business owner may be dealing with an angry homeowner who could have been a future customer.

While a business might not place the sign itself, the problem is the company installing the signs leaves no evidence of its name, there is only the business mentioned on the sign to take the backlash. Lack of attention to detail in sign placement sends the message that a business is careless or sloppy in its work and does not care about its customers. The perception is that a business does not care about community and cares only about self-promotion. Signs placed on tree lawns also smack of desperation, a quick, middle-of-the-night last-ditch effort to get sales. If you decide to use these signs to promote your company, drive around after they are installed and ensure they are where they should be. It may be time consuming, but it is much better than having an advertising effort that goes horribly awry and becomes an expensive mistake in dollars, as well as reputation. Have small business pointers you would like to share as a columnist? Contact Amy Barnes at Joy@BlakeHousePublishing.com . Be sure to include information about your business experience and a sample column of no more than 350 words.

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HOME AND GARDEN: DIG IT!

Magic Mushrooms column and photos by Michelle Riley Mycorrhizal spores could be called the probiotics for the soil.

network can be extensive, growing quite a way out from the

Just as gut health is key to a strong immune system, soil

plant, creating an extended highway of nutrients, water and

health is key to having thriving crops.

much-needed minerals, such as phosphorus, that are directed

Whether you are growing edibles or ornamentals, mycorrhizae back to the plant as a thank you. Friends being friends, giving make the difference. Mycorrhizae are naturally occurring in healthy soils, creating a symbiotic relationship with plants. They tell the plant, “Hey, I

when needed to help each other out, in the perfect symbiotic relationship between plant and fungus. Without the beneficial mycorrhizae fungus, many plants

will hitch a ride in your root system, and I promise you won’t

would not grow or thrive. Mycorrhizae is naturally occurring in

regret it.”

woodland settings, where it may proliferate by freely flowering

There are two types of mycorrhizae: Endo mycorrhizae, the mycorrhizae that live within the root, and Ecto mycorrhizae, the

and inoculating the surrounding soils. Many spaces have been sterilized of mycorrhizae by heavy

mycorrhizae that live in the surrounding area outside of the

construction, chemicals and land stripping. Ninety percent of

plant’s root system.

plant families have or tries to have a relationship with a

Mycorrhizae have a vast root network called hyphae. Hyphae absorb some of the plant’s sugars. In return, this hyphal

beneficial mycorrhiza. Extensive studies have proven that without mycorrhizae present in the soil, plants struggle and often become stunted. The presence of a healthy supply of mycorrhizae in the soil causes plants to thrive and create robust crops of edibles. Mycorrhizal spores can be purchased and used to inoculate soil to encourage plants to be the best they can be. Certain mycorrhizae, since they are a fungus, will sprout flowers, these flowers create spores which will then be carried by the rain and wind to inoculate the soil, and the cycle continues. When you see a beneficial mushroom, this is the flower that will enrich your soil with just the friend it needs. Michelle Riley is a local horticulturist, landscape designer, and consultant. She is the founder of the gardening subscription service, https://theplantmall.com/; MichelleRileyHorticulturist.com; and NeOhioGarden.com. She also is the president of All About You Signature Landscape Design, Inc. Riley can be contacted at info@MichelleRileyHorticulturist.com or by calling 234-6788266.

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“You are stronger than an idiot.”

“I miss when (computer) viruses were fun and just caused something like a bouncing ball to keep going across your screen.”

“We know all those things don’t exist, but it doesn’t hurt to be careful.”— Stephen King

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HOME AND GARDEN: WATCHDOG

On the other hand, a home warranty can save you from scammers. Pros and Cons of I once had a furnace company in to do maintenance on the furnace, not something the warranty company covered. I was Home Warranties called down into the basement so the furnace company could I by Amy Barnes show me a “crack” in the furnace. They said the furnace had to be replaced, and they would be happy to do it for me for Are home warranties worth the cost? $3,000. If you see the commercials that have been airing on TV lately, I called the home warranty company and asked them to cover you might be ready to sign on the dotted line. That says a lot it and to pay this company since they could do it right away. The about the marketing effectiveness of the commercial but does home warranty company insisted on sending out one of their not tell much about the warranty company. companies to verify the furnace’s condition. The commercials show various home breakdowns, such as Surprise, surprise. The second company was able to spraying faucets, malfunctioning air conditioning units, an determine that the first company had taken a tool and overflowing washer, and then show a happy customer calling scratched the inside of the furnace to make it look like a crack the home warranty company and all is handled and fixed by to my inexperienced eyes. They had even tagged the furnace as them. being too dangerous to run. Well, that depends. When I did not believe the second company, they took a tool Home warranty companies, like any other form of insurance or and repeated the “crack.” I got about five more years of service service plan, offer different levels of service and it is important from that furnace. When they asked the name of the first to be educated about exactly what a plan offers and if it makes company, they said it was well known in the industry that was financial sense. the general operating procedure for that company, which was For instance, a plan may cover leaking plumbing, but does it further verified by several friends who later said they had the cover faucets? same experience with the same company. It is important to have a copy of the contract and to read over If it had not been for the home warranty, I would have been it before there is an emergency, so you know exactly what is taken in by those scammers. covered. Unfortunately, calling the company will not always get The other thing to consider is: Do you have the funds to cover correct information. an emergency? Also, be aware that a home warranty company has contracts If the refrigerator broke down tomorrow or if the furnace with certain area companies to do home repairs. These are not stopped heating in the middle of winter, would you be able to companies you prefer, choose or even maybe trust, these are cover the replacement? What if both happened within a week of companies the home warranty company chooses. each other? Unless they do not have a company to complete the repair Home warranties are a nice perk when thrown in with the needed, a home warranty company very rarely approves the purchase of a house, as we discovered when the hot water use of a company outside of their network. heater had to be replaced six months after we moved in. But Another reason to read the fine print is to find out if there is a when it comes time to renew it or if considering buying one, it is deductible and how much it is. Sometimes, repairs are so small extremely important to understand exactly what you are getting they would cost less to call someone to do them than it would so there are no additional surprises in the middle of an to pay the deductible for the home warranty service call. emergency.

photo by Pan Xiaozhen

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HOME AND GARDEN: BITE ME!

Blueberry Margarita Recipe and photo by Ed Bacho Ed Bacho began his career designing promotional materials and websites for local businesses, politicians and bands. When he realized he most enjoyed taking photos and creating design elements, he began focusing his efforts on digital design and photography. He sees photography as a powerful means of communication and calls his work “drawing with light.” He also discovered he greatly enjoys creating drink recipes and photographing the results. To see more of his work, go to https://www.edbacho.com/. He can be contacted at 330-595-4109. • • • •

2 ounces tequila blanco (white tequila) 1 ounce blueberry muffin moonshine 1 ounce fresh lime juice 1 ounce simple syrup

Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until well chilled. Strain into margarita or rocks glass and garnish with sugared blueberries as desired. Want to have your recipe featured in a future issue? Send it with your name, phone number (in case we have questions), the city you live in, and some information about you to: Joy@BlakeHousePublishing.com with “recipe” in the subject line. Recipes MUST be your original recipe or one you have highly modified and thus made your own. By submitting a recipe, you are guaranteeing it is one you have developed or modified and used. This is open to all ages who would like to submit a recipe.

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HEALTH: OF MIND AND BODY Finding Satiety by Kelly Bailey Everywhere you turn, there is information about healthy eating and weight loss. With more than half of Americans falling into the overweight category, it is no wonder we are interested in these topics. The information overwhelm is real! Here is a pared down version of some of the best nutrition advice available. Do not drink calories. Sugary drinks and alcohol are nonnutritive and simply do not trip the brain’s satiety center. In fact, they might make you even more hungry! Drink plain water most of the time. Chew, chew, chew. Chewing activates digestive enzymes and trips the brain’s satiety center. The more chewing, the better the digestive capacity and the faster you will feel full. Chew on fiber-rich veggies. It takes less than one minute to chug 100 calories of soda. It would take nearly an hour to chew 100 calories of carrots. Which do you think will be harder to over consume? Similarly, veggies like cucumbers, tomatoes, celery, cauliflower, and broccoli are filling and full of cell-building nutrition. Eat real food, not food claims. Brands make a lot of money on health claims. My daughter’s sugary cereal claims it has “whole grain goodness” and “10 vitamins and minerals.” Use common sense and eat real food. What is “real”? Anything that requires little or no processing by humans: fresh fruits and vegetables, meat and seafood. Track what you eat for a few days. Many of us do things (including eating) on autopilot. Tracking will bring an acute awareness of everything consumed, including all of the things we tend to forget, like that handful of candy you grab every time you walk past a co-worker’s desk or the crusts you ate while making your child’s peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwich. Allow for indulgence but get right back on track. Very few people can be perfect all the time. Ditch the all-or-nothing thinking. Have that pizza on Friday night, but get right back to healthy eating the next day! A certified personal trainer and certified holistic nutrition coach, Kelly Baily owns and operates Kelly Bailey Wellness. Find her blog, visit the Food Freedom page, and contact her at https://www.kellybailey.fit/ Following any recommendations are solely at your discretion and responsibility. Consult your medical professional prior to undertaking any suggested diet, lifestyle or exercise change or routine.

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HEALTH: HEALTHY TRAILS

Nice Rack by Robert Soroky Finally, there are roof racks. If a vehicle has factory-installed roof rails, it will need cross rails, foot packs, and the actual bike rack rails to complete the system. Roof racks can be cumbersome to get bikes onto, especially for shorter people, and are typically purchased when a hitch cannot be mounted on a vehicle and a trunk style is not wanted. Before buying any type of rack, be sure to check manufacturers’ fit guides to confirm which model works best with your vehicle. Robert Soroky is a lifelong cyclist regularly participating in long distance charity rides and manager of the Century Cycles Medina location. Contact Soroky at robert@centurycycles.com to suggest column topics, for further information or to chat about bikes.

R Sometimes, bike rides can be simple adventures starting from the driveway. Other times, it is about tossing the bike on the car and heading to faraway destinations. If you have an SUV, it is easy enough to load a bike, but it takes up a lot of space and is not always practical. The better solution is to get a car rack to transport bikes. Trunk racks are the most popular and least expensive type. These lightweight racks attach to the car trunk with straps or cables, have extending arms that can hang up to three bikes, and may have built-in locks Although affordable, trunk racks can be cumbersome to install, with some preventing use of the trunk and rear windshield wipers while attached. Also, if the bike has a stepthrough frame, a separate bike beam is required, which attaches between the seat and handlebar, allowing the bike to hang on the rack arms. Another popular style is hitch racks, which slide directly into 1 1/4 -inch or 2-inch hitch mounts located under a vehicle’s rear bumper. Hitch racks tend to be heavier and more expensive, but are easier to install, do not touch the car directly, have locking options, and fold down to allow trunk access. Hitch racks come in either the extending arm style (holding up to five bikes), or the lower-position platform style where bikes rest on top of the rack and are held in place by adjustable arms. Some platform racks are even designed to handle 29-inch wheel sizes, as well as the weight of ebikes.

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COMMUNITY: GEMS

Horses Helping Children column and photo by Kent Von Der Vellen

Judy Fox pets one of her JAF’S Therapy in Motion horses.

JAF’s Therapy in Motion combines founder Judy A. Fox’s love of horses and children with therapy to help children deal with disabilities and other problems. Juday and her husband, Mike Fox, had owned horses for most of their adult lives, but the idea of starting a horse therapy program came to Judy when she helped with her mother-inlaw’s horse therapy sessions after she had a stroke and aneurysm in 1998. In 1999, JAF’s Therapy in Motion was founded. JAF’s uses various techniques to help children cope with physical, emotional and behavioral challenges; serious illness; or trauma. The children learn to care for and ride horses, which helps them develop strength and learn how to use their muscles. It goes beyond physical therapy because the children build confidence by being responsible and committed to the care of the horses. One young client, who has cerebral palsy, said she loves riding the horses. Horseback riding makes her use her leg muscles to help hold her in place and her core muscles to keep her balance. Depending on each child’s needs, hippotherapy can be used to focus on specific areas. For example, if the horse moves faster, it helps open the hips up, allowing for more flexibility. Having children throw objects while riding forces them to use core muscles to keep their balance.

Four of JAF’s five horses are from the American Bashkir Curly Horse family and are hypoallergenic. The therapists mentioned the horses sense if the children are not using their muscles correctly or are having difficulty and will stop moving to allow for needed adjustments. The staff at JAF’s are Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship certified and many have additional certifications. One of the therapists who works with her clients at JAF’s is Theresa Piatt, who has 22 years of experience in hippotherapy. JAF’s has 30 volunteers but is always need of more. Cheryle Costa has volunteered at JAF’s the longest at 12 years. She originally came to be with the horses but fell in love with helping the children and stayed. Though JAF’s has held fundraisers in the past, it depends mostly on donations. For more information or to volunteer, go to https://bit.ly/3kLvQl3 or https://bit.ly/2Tuc2HH. Kent Von Der Vellen is a 20-year Medina resident. He has been a volunteer for various youth sports teams, is a member of the Medina Lions Club, and, with his wife, Kim, founded the Jakob F. Von Der Vellen Memorial Foundation. Contact Von Der Vellen by e-mailing Gems@BlakeHousePublishing.com or by calling 330-421-0863. Learn what other area nonprofits need by visiting Giving Hearts at JoyofMedinaCountyMagazine.com.

JAF’s Therapy in Motion, Inc. 5730 Lafayette Rd. Medina, Ohio 44256 (216) 409-9401 Web address: www.JafsTherapy.org Date of formation: 11/09/2001 Organization type: 501(c)(3) Description of Organization’s Purpose: To provide a therapeutic riding program for children with disabilities ages 3 to 18 years old utilizing equine activities as a form of therapy, education, sport, and recreation in order to achieve physical, psychological, cognitive, behavioral, and communication goals. Is the organization's registration status current? Yes Reporting Year: 2019 Reporting Start Date: 1/1/2019 Reporting End Date: 12/31/2019 Total Revenue: Total Expenses: Total Program Expenses: Percent of Total Expenses: Total Assets:

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ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT: ROLL ’EM!

Finding Acceptance by Hunter Barnard

photo provided by Disney

For my review this month, I chose to do it on the movie “Luca.” “Luca” is a movie about a kid that is kind of a fish and kind of a human. When he is in the water, he is a sea monster, and on land, he is human. He is a very nice sea monster, and he has a family and a whole community in the ocean but being a human is really fun to him, too. Luca meets another sea monster that lives on land, and he finds out it is very fun to live up there. The only catch is when he gets wet, he turns back into a sea monster, and the people that live in the town near Luca do not like the sea monsters. They do not know that they are actually nice, so they are trying to hurt them. But even though Luca knows it is dangerous and he is not allowed up there, he still goes up and makes friends anyway. My favorite part of the movie was when Luca and his friend were learning how to ride a bike. They ended up going down a very big hill, and they could not control their bike very well. It was super funny because I do not think I would have been able to control my bike very well either, and I definitely would have fallen, too. The movie was not exactly funny, but it was still a very good movie. I really liked the story and it made me laugh at some parts, but it was not as funny as some other movies I have watched. Luca was really cool, and I hope I can swim as well as he does one day. I think anyone that likes fairy tales would really like this movie because it was really cool! Hunter Barnard is an energetic 8-year-old who is a former Brunswick resident who now attends Berea City Schools and likes to share his opinion. He is assisted in writing his column by his mother, Jessica Rapenchuk.

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Briella Molnar cracks up while Gianna Molnar swings Micah Molnar around.

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Brush Tips Studio provided art supplies for young artists. From left, Sloane Serian and Connor McCoy are ready to create masterpieces.

Emily Anne Buckingham works on her chalk art.

From left, Raulins Archer, Aubrey McCoy and Annie Archer concentrate on their teamwork art.

Budding artists, from left, are Gianna Serian, Harper McCoy Jenkins, Bailey McCoy, and Ellenorah Serian.

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David Back grins for the camera while Mariah Kuwaji, partially hidden behind Back, and, from left, Michael Stertzbach, Alex Panagiotopoulos and Amy Panagiotopoulos talk and enjoy petting Cooper. Steve Conder may have a straight face, but you might notice he is up to mischief while Doug Backlund smiles.

Providing musical entertainment for the crowd were Rachel Brown and the Beatnik Playboys.

Listening to the music were, from left, Lisa Fousek, Dan Fousek, Steve Conder, Doug Backlund, Kim Backlund, and Leslie Conder. Wearing Last Alarm shirts and manning the beer booth are, from left, Sharon Township Assistant Fire Chief Michael Stanec, Lieutenant Maggie Hobson, Joe Prucha, Nicole Fox, and Sharon Fox. The writing on Prucha’s shirt says: “Honoring real life heroes with a last alarm ride to their final resting place.”

Anna Shaffer, Cuyahoga Falls, waits for a hawk to land on her arm during a class taught by Joe Dorrian, master falconer, who teaches falconry at the Izaak Walton League, 7085 Friendsville Road, Medina. For upcoming classes and to book a spot, go to https://bit.ly/3AwjP8v photos by Allison Waltz-Boebel

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August 2021 Nonprofit Calendar Sunday, August 1

National Girlfriend Day Play Time in the Park, 1 pm. to 3 p.m., Greenwood Park Pavilion, 350 Sturbridge Drive, Medina. Hosted by Medina Early Childhood PTA. Games, snacks, crafts, prizes, more. Families invited. For more information, contact Chevawn Sluzewski at mecptamembership@gmail.com John Smart House Museum Open House, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., 206 N. Elmwood Avenue, Medina. Display tells story of Dorothy Hart, who died in Cleveland Collingwood School fire in 1908 and her connection to Medina and 1860 Lincoln banner on display. Masks optional. Admission $4 for senior citizens and society members, $5 for adults, $3 for students ages 7 to 18. Call 330-722-1341 for more information.

Monday, August 2

National Ice Cream Sandwich Day Medina County Fair, Medina County Fairgrounds, 720 W. Smith Road, Medina. Through August 8, for details and event schedule, go to https://bit.ly/3y6MaRc Medina County Fair Veterans Day, Medina County Fairgrounds, 720 W. Smith Road, Medina. No admission charge for veterans. Messy Art Extravaganza, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Create pendulum painting and make giant bubble wands. Learn how to hydro dip. Outdoors, rain location is Sycamore Room. Register at https://bit.ly/2WlzoQX WAITING LIST

Tuesday, August 3

https://bit.ly/3y6MaRc 11th Annual Lego Competition Exhibit, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. View and vote on entries. American Red Cross Blood Drive, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., St. Ambrose Church, 929 Pearl Road, Brunswick. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp Making it Through Hard Times, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., virtual and in person in Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Local author Tony Agnesi shares stories of hope and inspiration. Register for in-person session at https://bit.ly/2ULfVst Register for virtual version at https://bit.ly/3rAjPAz

Friday, August 6

Wiggle Your Toes Day Medina County Fair, Medina County Fairgrounds, 720 W. Smith Road, Medina. Through August 8, for details and event schedule, go to https://bit.ly/3y6MaRc American Red Cross Blood Drive, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Medina Hospital, 1000 E. Washington Street, Medina. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Medina Community Recreation Center, 855 Weymouth Road, Medina. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp Legal Resource Center, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Olive Meyer Room, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Domestic Relations Court volunteers help those not represented by a lawyer in family court. First come, first served. Masks required. August First Friday: Take Flight, Wadsworth, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., downtown Wadsworth. Plane parade, paper airplane contest for kids, Take Flight ticket challenge.

National Grab Some Nuts Day https://bit.ly/3eQuOR2 Medina County Fair, Medina County Fairgrounds, 720 W. Smith Road, Saturday, August 7 National Mustard Day Grab some burgers and hot dogs and celebrate! Medina. Through August 8, for details and event schedule, go to Medina County Fair, Medina County Fairgrounds, 720 W. Smith Road, https://bit.ly/3y6MaRc Medina. Through August 8, for details and event schedule, go to https://bit.ly/3y6MaRc Wednesday, August 4 Delighting in Dragonflies, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., River Styx Park, 8200 National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day Medina County Fair, Medina County Fairgrounds, 720 W. Smith Road, River Styx Road, Wadsworth. Learn about dragonflies and damselflies. All ages. Register for the 10 a.m. session at https://bit.ly/3l0f561 Register Medina. Through August 8, for details and event schedule, go to for the 1 p.m. session at https://bit.ly/36Xz5Or https://bit.ly/3y6MaRc 11th Annual Lego Competition Drop Off, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wadsworth Tails and Tales! A Music, Bubble, Biodiversity Dance Party, 10:30 a.m. Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. For information, rules and prize to 11:15 a.m., virtual. Hosted by Medina Library. Flap, jump, roar, more to celebrate famous children’s stories, including some written by list, go to https://bit.ly/2UQgu49 . South Town Cruise-In, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Habitat for Humanity parking authors on the autism spectrum. Celebrates biodiversity. Inclusive for lot, 233 Lafayette Road, Medina. Open to all antique, classic or all, including those on the autism spectrum. Monitored by staff member. Receive link after registering at https://bit.ly/3773ZDL collectible cars. Weather permitting. Free. Chippewa Lake Water Ski Show Team Show, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., Emerald Spring Grove Historical Walk, 1 p.m., Spring Grove Cemetery Chapel, 775 E. Washington St., Medina. Family friendly, stroller and wheelchair Lake, 3196 Clark Mill Road, Norton. Everyone welcome. Music in the Circle: 42 South, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Sharon Center Circle, accessible. Presentations by Friends of the Cemetery and genealogy intersection of State Routes 94 and 162, Sharon Township. Sponsored experts. Free. Gather at chapel. by Access the Arts. Latin/Calypso music featured. Bring chair, blanket ORMACO Jazz Under the Stars: Hip to That, 7 p.m., Public Square, Medina. Rain location: United Church of Christ, 217 E. Liberty, Medina. and enjoy refreshments provided by Access the Arts. Party in the Park, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Ray Mellert Park, 331 N. Bring a picnic, blankets, lawn chairs. Free, donations gratefully Huntington Street, Medina. Sponsored by Medina Community accepted. Recreation Center and Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital. Music, games, Pet Parade, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., virtual. Hosted by Medina Library. Show off your pet in or out of costume. Monitored by staff member. Receive link food, more. Free, but registration is required at https://bit.ly/3ptCHjG after registering at https://bit.ly/3eSCsua

Thursday, August 5

Sunday, August 8 National Underwear Day Medina County Fair, Medina County Fairgrounds, 720 W. Smith Road, National Happiness Happens Day https://bit.ly/374NJDe and National Infinite Possibilities Day Medina. Through August 8, for details and event schedule, go to

Joy of Medina County Magazine | August 2021 Medina County Fair, Medina County Fairgrounds, 720 W. Smith Road, Medina. Last day, for details and event schedule, go to https://bit.ly/3y6MaRc American Red Cross Blood Drive, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Martin of Tours, 1800 Station Road, Valley City.. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp An Affair on the Square Craft Fest and Vintage Fair, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Public Square, Medina. Vendors of handmade items, blues music, local food trucks. Free admission. Autograph Books and Local History Exhibit, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Weymouth Preservation Society, 3314 Myers Road, Medina. Autograph books from 1824 to the 1930s will be on display, as well as games and other historical artifacts. For more information, contact Scott Benson at 440-567-9089 or by e-mail at sbenson440@zoominternet.net

Monday, August 9

Chippewa Lake Water Ski Show Team Show, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., Emerald Lake, 3196 Clark Mill Road, Norton. Everyone welcome.

Thursday, August 12

National Vinyl Record Day Tween Scene: Mexico, 1 pm. To 1:20 p.m., virtual. Sponsored by Wadsworth Library. Lean how to make pinata, play game. View program at https://bit.ly/3vjz412 Writers Series: Introduction to Screenwriting, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., virtual. Hosted by Medina Library. Filmmaker and writer Scott Lax teaches basics of putting spoken words, scenes and narrative on page and allowing flexibility for interpretation by filmmakers. Get insider’s understanding of the movie industry and how to format a script. Link sent after registering at https://bit.ly/3iNSpmI Can You Survive? 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., virtual. Hosted by Medina Library. Create board game based on the I survived book, “The Attack of the Grizzlies 1967.” Limited supply of materials available to pick-up at library branch of your choice. Grades 3 through 5. Link and information sent after registering at https://bit.ly/3rxoYcz Give Old Books New Life, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., virtual and in-person in Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Library provides discarded books to be transformed into creations to display or give as a gift. Materials provided. Register at https://bit.ly/3eUSAvh

National Book Lovers Day American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., Brunswick United Methodist Church, 1395 Pearl Road, Brunswick. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., Medina Fire Station 1, 300 W. Reagan Parkway, Medina. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp Understanding Your Jewish Neighbor, 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., virtual. Presented by Medina Library and Medina Diversity Project. Learn about beliefs, practices, stereotypes, misconceptions, and what it is like to be Jewish in America. Receive link after registration at Friday, August 13 https://bit.ly/3i3zB3x Blame Someone Else Day Monday Night Intrigue: “The Cold Vanish,” 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., virtual and in-person options. Sponsored by Wadsworth Library. Story is about those who look for missing people in the wildlands. Register for link at https://bit.ly/3hZoLLX

Tuesday, August 10

National S’mores Day and National Lazy Day A perfect combo! Although someone is going to have to make the s’mores. Knitting and Crocheting Circle, 10 a.m. to noon., Hickory Room, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Beginners welcome. Making Warm Up Medina County donations. Alphabet Adventure: S is for Senses, 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., virtual. Hosted by Wadsworth Library. Stories, Make senses headband craft, play game, share sense observations. Materials pickup available at library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth, August 3 through 17. Register at https://bit.ly/3kYlf6q View program at https://bit.ly/3nWWoPC

Wednesday, August 11

National Son and Daughter Day Natural Discoveries Hiking Series: Seasonal Discoveries, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park, 4985 Windfall Road, Medina. Counts toward Natural Discoveries award, naturalist will initial form at end of hike. Register at https://bit.ly/3eUpqfA For more information about the Natural Discoveries program, go to https://bit.ly/3pD5P71 REGISTRATION IS FULL. American Red Cross Blood Drive, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., Wadsworth YMCA, 623 School Drive, Wadsworth. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp Around the World: Let’s Visit the Philippines, 30-minute sessions at noon, 1 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:15 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:15 p.m., Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Noon session is virtual and can be viewed at https://bit.ly/3vjz412 , supply packets available August 4 through 18 at the library after registering. For ages 5 to 12. Go to https://bit.ly/2W8G1px to pick which session to register for. Chalk the Walk, noon to 5 p.m., Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Add your artistic creation to the library’s front walk. Some chalk provided. Create! Lanterns Around the World, 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., virtual. Hosted by Wadsworth Library. Learn about lanterns, how to craft different styles of lanterns. Ages 12 to 18. View program at https://bit.ly/3y6IoaH South Town Cruise-In, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Habitat for Humanity parking lot, 233 Lafayette Road, Medina. Open to all antique, classic or collectible cars. Weather permitting. Free. Google Apps, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., virtual. Hosted by Medina Library. Learn about Google Workspace, docs, sheets, drive, and photos. Peri Levandofsky presents. Link sent after registration at https://bit.ly/3kQUn8s

Brunswick 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays, June 13 through October 2, 2020 Produce, consumables and crafts Heritage Farm, 4613 Laurel Road, Brunswick Vendor registration information at https://bit.ly/2I4I5DV Medina 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, May 1 through October 30 Produce, consumables, crafts, and knife sharpening Front parking lot, May 1 through 22 Main Market behind VFW Post, May 30 through October 30 Medina VFW Post 5137 3916 Pearl Road, Medina 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, May 15 through October 16 Produce and consumables Medina Public Square Vendor registration information at https://bit.ly/3vLZY2W Seville 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays, May 29 through September 25 Produce, consumables and crafts Gazebo at Maria Stanhope Park, 73 W. Main Street, Seville Vendor registration information at https://bit.ly/3r1v9ni Wadsworth 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays, June 12 through September 25 Produce, consumables and crafts Central Intermediate School, 151 Main Street, Wadsworth Vendor registration information at https://bit.ly/3r8trRd

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Story Time in the Garden, 9:30 a.m., Medina Community Garden & Education Center, 302 E. Liberty Street, Medina. In partnership with Medina Library. Stories, songs, rhymes. Will cancel if rains. Summer Games: Wild West, 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., virtual. Hosted by Wadsworth Library. Compete in Wild West-style games. Learn how to play Best Draw in the West, relay races with pool noodle hobby horse, and cowboy hat toss. View program at https://bit.ly/3y6IoaH

Saturday, August 14

National Garage Sale Day Self-Guided Natural Discoveries Hiking Series: Snakes, 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., through August 29, Letha House Park East, 5745 Richman Road, Spencer. Follow trail and read signs to learn about variety of snakes, how and where they live, the environmental role they play. One sign has a code word to list on Natural Discoveries form, next to the hike title. Counts toward Natural Discoveries award. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/36XdMfK Activate Your Superpowers, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. Create a cape and disguise. Free comic book while supplies last. No registration. American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hinckley Fire Department, 1616 Ridge Road, Hinckley. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1330 N. Carpenter Street, Brunswick.

A list of golf outings that benefit area non-profit organizations. To have your golf outing listed, send the information to joy@BlakeHousePublishing.com at least two months in advance. There is no such thing as too early, but there is too late. Contact the hosting golf course for pricing, registration and sponsorships. Bunker Hill Golf Course 3060 Pearl Road, Medina 330-722-4174 or 216-469-9241 Ridge Top Golf Course 7441 Tower Road, Medina 330-725-5500 Saturday, August 7 CBP Explorer Post 145 Golf Outing 9:30 a.m. Benefits: CBP Law Enforcement Explorer Post Bunker Hill Golf Course Sunday, August 8 Buckeye Soccer Association Fundraiser Golf Outing 11 a.m. Benefits: Youth programs in Medina Bunker Hill Golf Course Saturday, August 14 Cloverleaf Alumni Scholarship Golf Fundraiser 6:30 p.m. Benefits: Scholarship fund Bunker Hill Golf Course Friday, August 20 Lodi Railroad Museum Golf Outing 1:30 p.m. Benefits: Lodi Railroad Museum Bunker Hill Golf Course Saturday, August 21 Smiles are Forever Golf Outing 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Benefits: Smiles Are Forever nonprofit Ridge Top Golf Course Saturday, August 28 Medina Veterans Hall Golf Outing 12:30 p.m. Bunker Hill Golf Course

https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp ORMACO Concert in the Country: NEO Steel Drum, 7 p.m., 8187 Camp Road, Homerville. Bring lawn chairs, blankets. Tickets $12 in advance, $14 at the door. Purchase tickets at https://bit.ly/3hGuW6t Losing is Still not an Option, 2 p.m., Jon and Sarah Stachler’s home, 8675 Harris Road, Lodi. Parking at Our Lady Help-Christians Parish, 8240 Buffham Road, Lodi. Shuttle service available. Cornhole tournament, dinner, raffles, prizes, volleyball and yard games, wine pull, 50/50 drawing. Bring your own chairs. Tickets are $20 per person, children aged 8 and younger get in free. Tickets are limited. Contact Sarah, 330241-3836, for tickets and information. MUST PRE-PURCHASE TICKETS. Starry, Starry Nights with Medina County Park District and Cuyahoga Astronomical Association, 9 p.m. to 11 p.m., Letha House Lodge,, 5800 Richman Road, Chatham Township. Use association telescopes to view deep-sky objects, observatory open, activities and displays in barn on cloudy nights. Questions welcomed. All ages. Free. No registration, first come, first served.

Sunday, August 15

World Greatness Day https://bit.ly/3i5ObYx Self-Guided Natural Discoveries Hiking Series: Snakes, 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., through August 29, Letha House Park East, 5745 Richman Road, Spencer. Follow trail and read signs to learn about variety of snakes, how and where they live, the environmental role they play. One sign has a code word to list on Natural Discoveries form, next to the hike title. Counts toward Natural Discoveries award. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/36XdMfK K-9 Kapers, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park, 4985 Windfall Road, Medina. Socialize dogs while hiking. Dogs must be on 8foot non-retractable leash. Bring towel for muddy feet and water bowl for dog. All ages, children must have accompanying adult. Free. No registration. Mill Street Makers’ Market, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mill Street alleyway between South Court and South Elmwood Streets, Medina. Handmade arts and crafts and food. More information and vendor form are available at https://bit.ly/3gagvrA

Monday, August 16

National Tell a Joke Day Self-Guided Natural Discoveries Hiking Series: Snakes, 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., through August 29, Letha House Park East, 5745 Richman Road, Spencer. Follow trail and read signs to learn about variety of snakes, how and where they live, the environmental role they play. One sign has a code word to list on Natural Discoveries form, next to the hike title. Counts toward Natural Discoveries award. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/36XdMfK American Red Cross Blood Drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cleveland Clinic Family Health Center Brunswick, 3574 Center Road, Brunswick. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp American Red Cross Blood Drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., The LCADA Way, 215 Wadsworth Road, Wadsworth. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp

Tuesday, August 17

National I Love My Feet Day https://bit.ly/370Rx8E Self-Guided Natural Discoveries Hiking Series: Snakes, 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., through August 29, Letha House Park East, 5745 Richman Road, Spencer. Follow trail and read signs to learn about variety of snakes, how and where they live, the environmental role they play. One sign has a code word to list on Natural Discoveries form, next to the hike title. Counts toward Natural Discoveries award. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/36XdMfK American Red Cross Blood Drive, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., Northside Christian Church, 7615 Ridge Road, Wadsworth. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp

Wednesday, August 18

National Fajita Day and National Ice Cream Pie Day Great combination to celebrate. Self-Guided Natural Discoveries Hiking Series: Snakes, 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., through August 29, Letha House Park East, 5745 Richman Road, Spencer. Follow trail and read signs to learn about variety of snakes, how and where they live, the environmental role they play. One sign has a code word to list on Natural Discoveries form, next to the hike title. Counts toward Natural Discoveries award. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/36XdMfK

Joy of Medina County Magazine | August 2021 American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., Comfort Suites Brunswick, 1464 Town Center Boulevard, Brunswick. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp South Town Cruise-In, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Habitat for Humanity parking lot, 233 Lafayette Road, Medina. Open to all antique, classic or collectible cars. Weather permitting. Free. Trivia Night: Beatles, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., virtual. Sponsored by Medina Library. Event uses Kahoot, need stable internet connection and a computer or tablet and a smart phone or second tablet. Details sent after registering at https://bit.ly/3iRZWRA Chippewa Lake Water Ski Show Team Show, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., Emerald Lake, 3196 Clark Mill Road, Norton. Everyone welcome. Music in the Circle: Ohio Crossroads, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Sharon Center Circle, intersection of State Routes 94 and 162, Sharon Township. Bluegrass music performed. Bring chair, blanket. Refreshments courtesy of Access the Arts.

https://bit.ly/2W8Ai31 Moon and Moths, 9 p.m. to midnight, Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center. Observe full moon and moths. Bring flashlight and chair. Register at https://bit.ly/3BES7al

Sunday, August 22

National Tooth Fairy Day Self-Guided Natural Discoveries Hiking Series: Snakes, 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., through August 29, Letha House Park East, 5745 Richman Road, Spencer. Follow trail and read signs to learn about variety of snakes, how and where they live, the environmental role they play. One sign has a code word to list on Natural Discoveries form, next to the hike title. Counts toward Natural Discoveries award. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/36XdMfK

Monday, August 23

National Ride the Wind Day https://bit.ly/3kQBCC9 Self-Guided Natural Discoveries Hiking Series: Snakes, 6:30 a.m. to National Photo Day 8:30 p.m., through August 29, Letha House Park East, 5745 Richman Self-Guided Natural Discoveries Hiking Series: Snakes, 6:30 a.m. to Road, Spencer. Follow trail and read signs to learn about variety of 8:30 p.m., through August 29, Letha House Park East, 5745 Richman snakes, how and where they live, the environmental role they play. One Road, Spencer. Follow trail and read signs to learn about variety of snakes, how and where they live, the environmental role they play. One sign has a code word to list on Natural Discoveries form, next to the hike title. Counts toward Natural Discoveries award. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/36XdMfK Family Trivia Night: Disney, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., virtual. Sponsored by Medina Library. Event uses Kahoot, need stable internet connection and a computer or tablet and a smart phone or second tablet. Ages 4 and up. First place wins prize. Details sent after registering at https://bit.ly/3rvX4O4 A list of art shows in Medina County. Explorastory: The Little Ice Cream Truck, 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., virtual. To have a show listed, send the information to Sponsored by Wadsworth Library. Read stories, learn how to play Pass joy@blakehousepublishing.com at least two months in advance. There is the Ice Cream, play matching game, get recipe for ice cream play foam, no such thing as too early, but there is too late. make craft. After registration, pick up supply packet at the library,132 NOEA Teacher and Student Summer Art Exhibit Broad Street, Wadsworth, August 12 through 25. Register at Through August 21 https://bit.ly/3i4xCfr View at https://bit.ly/3y6IoaH

Thursday, August 19

Friday, August 20

National Radio Day Self-Guided Natural Discoveries Hiking Series: Snakes, 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., through August 29, Letha House Park East, 5745 Richman Road, Spencer. Follow trail and read signs to learn about variety of snakes, how and where they live, the environmental role they play. One sign has a code word to list on Natural Discoveries form, next to the hike title. Counts toward Natural Discoveries award. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/36XdMfK Late Summer Stroll, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., Allardale West Parking Lot, 401 Remsen Road, Medina. Learn cultural and natural history of park. Register at https://bit.ly/3wYKsQA WAITING LIST Paddle the Parks, 7 p.m., Killbuck Lakes, 7996 White Road, Burbank. Bring kayak, paddle, personal flotation device. Join naturalist on the water to paddle through park. All ages. Free. Register by August 19 at https://bit.ly/3kV4vgw

Saturday, August 21

National Honeybee Awareness Day https://bit.ly/3xeFM9z and National Report (Medicare) Upcoding Fraud Day https://bit.ly/3l29mfE Self-Guided Natural Discoveries Hiking Series: Snakes, 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., through August 29, Letha House Park East, 5745 Richman Road, Spencer. Follow trail and read signs to learn about variety of snakes, how and where they live, the environmental role they play. One sign has a code word to list on Natural Discoveries form, next to the hike title. Counts toward Natural Discoveries award. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/36XdMfK Poker Run, 9:30 a.m. registration, 11 a.m. start, Medina Fraternal Order of Eagles, 696 Lafayette Road, Medina. Benefits The Medina County Coalition Against Human Trafficking. Last bike out at noon, last bike in at 3:30 p.m. Raffle, cash prizes. All vehicles welcome. Registration is $20 per hand. Pre-register at https://bit.ly/2UY0nS4 Animal Tails With Akron Zoo, 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., virtual. Sponsored by Medina Library and Akron Zoo. Meet animals with tails and learn how they use them. Link sent after registering at

Art by 40 Northeast Ohio art educators and their students B. Smith Gallery, Medina Library 210 S. Broadway Street, Medina Fused Glass Through August 21 Fused glass pieces by Kelly Hartman Jadach B. Smith Gallery, Medina Library 210 S. Broadway Street, Medina

A list of runs and walks that benefit area non-profit organizations. To have your run listed, send the information to joy@blakehousepublishing.com at least two months in advance. There is no such thing as too early, but there is too late. Friday, August 6 Collin Cares Glow With the Flow Twilight Run 5k Kid Run/Walk, 7:30 p.m.; Glow With the Flow Twilight Run/Walk, 8:30 p.m., Root Middle School, 333 W. Sturbridge, Medina. Benefits Collin Cares Cure Cancer. For fees, information and registration, go to https://bit.ly/2UUKdIT Saturday, August 28 Race for Glory 2021 5k Fun Run and 1 Mile Walk, 8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. start time, Buckeye Woods Park, 6335 Wedgewood Road, Medina. Benefits The Society and Medina County Special Olympics. Awards. For fees, information and registration, go to https://bit.ly/3rjDSmo

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sign has a code word to list on Natural Discoveries form, next to the hike title. Counts toward Natural Discoveries award. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/36XdMfK American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., Brunswick United Methodist Church, 1395 Pearl Road, Brunswick. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp American Red Cross Blood Drive, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., First Congregational Church, 114 Church Street, Lodi. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp Virtual Sensory Friendly Story Time, 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., virtual. Sponsored by Wadsworth Library. Designed for children on the autism spectrum or with sensory integration challenges and their families and caregivers. View at https://bit.ly/3y6IoaH

Can You Escape? Grand Canyon Quarters, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., virtual with Wadsworth Library. You have been collecting National Park quarters and the only one missing is the Grand Canyon quarter. Can you find it? No download or special software needed. See tutorial at https://bit.ly/345sWiL Register at https://bit.ly/3BGV8Xy

Friday, August 27

National Just Because Day https://bit.ly/3x47pSv Self-Guided Natural Discoveries Hiking Series: Snakes, 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., through August 29, Letha House Park East, 5745 Richman Road, Spencer. Follow trail and read signs to learn about variety of snakes, how and where they live, the environmental role they play. One sign has a code word to list on Natural Discoveries form, next to the hike Tuesday, August 24 title. Counts toward Natural Discoveries award. For more information, Pluto Demoted Day https://bit.ly/3iGvM3s go to https://bit.ly/36XdMfK Self-Guided Natural Discoveries Hiking Series: Snakes, 6:30 a.m. to Late Summer Stroll, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., Carolyn Mudwig Mugrage Park, 8:30 p.m., through August 29, Letha House Park East, 5745 Richman 4985 Windfall Road, Medina. Learn cultural and natural history of park. Road, Spencer. Follow trail and read signs to learn about variety of Register at https://bit.ly/3ryQSEY snakes, how and where they live, the environmental role they play. One sign has a code word to list on Natural Discoveries form, next to the hike Saturday, August 28 title. Counts toward Natural Discoveries award. For more information, Race Your Mouse Day https://bit.ly/3y4Kvfd go to https://bit.ly/36XdMfK Self-Guided Natural Discoveries Hiking Series: Snakes, 6:30 a.m. to Knitting and Crocheting Circle, 10 a.m. to noon., Hickory Room, 8:30 p.m., through August 29, Letha House Park East, 5745 Richman Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Beginners welcome. Road, Spencer. Follow trail and read signs to learn about variety of Making Warm Up Medina County donations. snakes, how and where they live, the environmental role they play. One American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., The Chapel sign has a code word to list on Natural Discoveries form, next to the hike Wadsworth Campus, 1391 State Road, Wadsworth. title. Counts toward Natural Discoveries award. For more information, https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp go to https://bit.ly/36XdMfK After School Hang Out, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sycamore Room North and Medina Fest, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Public Square, Medina. Food, music, South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. For grades 9 activities, locally owned small businesses, art/fine crafts. Showcases through 12, enjoy snacks. products or services made in Medina. No admission charge. Virtual Otaku Tuesdays, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. A discussion of all things ORMACO Jazz Under the Stars: Dane Vannatter, 7 p.m., Public anime, for Grades 6 through 12. Register for required meeting link at Square, Medina. Rain location: United Church of Christ, 217 E. Liberty, https://bit.ly/36Z3mMD Medina. Bring a picnic, blankets, lawn chairs. Free, donations gratefully Slo Roll: A Little More Exercise 11-mile Ride, 6:30 p.m., Chippewa Rail accepted. Trail, 5700 Chippewa Road, Chippewa. Bike Medina County guides rides. Children under 12 must be accompanied by adult. All riders must wear Sunday, August 29 helmets; water bottle suggested. Bikes must have blinking white front International Bat Night lights and red back lights. Waivers must be signed prior to ride. Self-Guided Natural Discoveries Hiking Series: Snakes, 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., last day, Letha House Park East, 5745 Richman Road, Spencer. Wednesday, August 25 Follow trail and read signs to learn about variety of snakes, how and National Second-hand Wardrobe Day where they live, the environmental role they play. One sign has a code Self-Guided Natural Discoveries Hiking Series: Snakes, 6:30 a.m. to word to list on Natural Discoveries form, next to the hike title. Counts 8:30 p.m., through August 29, Letha House Park East, 5745 Richman toward Natural Discoveries award. For more information, go to Road, Spencer. Follow trail and read signs to learn about variety of https://bit.ly/36XdMfK snakes, how and where they live, the environmental role they play. One ORMACO Live at the Library: Keyed Up; 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Meeting sign has a code word to list on Natural Discoveries form, next to the hike Rooms A, B and courtyard; Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, title. Counts toward Natural Discoveries award. For more information, Wadsworth. Rain location: library community room. Performance by go to https://bit.ly/36XdMfK Akron-based four-part barbershop quartet Keyed Up, part of the Akron South Town Cruise-In, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Habitat for Humanity parking Derbytown Chorus. lot, 233 Lafayette Road, Medina. Open to all antique, classic or collectible cars. Weather permitting. Free. Monday, August 30 Vegan Cooking Basics, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., virtual. Hosted by Medina National toasted Marshmallow Day Library. Simple, homemade vegan alternatives to meat. Required link sent after registration at https://bit.ly/3y8V2pI Tuesday, August 31 Summer Teen Event: Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., virtual. National Trail Mix Day Sponsored by Medina Library. Event uses Kahoot, need stable internet connection and a computer or tablet and a smart phone or second L tablet. Details sent after registering at https://bit.ly/3eVVr75 Chippewa Lake Water Ski Show Team Show, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., Emerald Lake, 3196 Clark Mill Road, Norton. Everyone welcome.

Thursday, August 26

National Dog Day Self-Guided Natural Discoveries Hiking Series: Snakes, 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., through August 29, Letha House Park East, 5745 Richman Road, Spencer. Follow trail and read signs to learn about variety of snakes, how and where they live, the environmental role they play. One sign has a code word to list on Natural Discoveries form, next to the hike title. Counts toward Natural Discoveries award. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/36XdMfK American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Root Candles, 640 Liberty Street, Medina. https://rdcrss.org/2ybO4Rp

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